What's eating my chimanta sun pitcher?

Chimanta sun pitcher (Heliamphora chimantensis) is a highland terrarium species demanding cool, humid conditions. Spider mites exploit any dip in humidity and are the worst common threat. Mealybugs lurk at pitcher bases; aphids can colonise emerging pitchers. Fungus gnats may breed in wet peat-based substrate.

Yellow-grey stippling and webbing on pitcher surfaces; in low humidity infestations spread rapidly and pitchers collapse Keep terrarium humidity at 70%+; apply insecticidal soap or neem spray to pitcher exteriors at 7–10 day intervals; a consistent cool, moist environment is the best prevention

White fluffy colonies beneath pitcher bracts and at the rhizome; sap loss causes stunted, discoloured new pitchers Isopropyl alcohol swab on visible colonies; drench with imidacloprid for root mealybugs; inspect closely at repotting

Larvae feed on delicate Highland root hairs in perpetually moist substrate, weakening overall plant vigour BTi biological drench applied to growing medium; ensure substrate has adequate drainage even if surface stays moist